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The Western Alliance Headquarters was filled with cheers and excitement. The outbreak of the Beast Tide had initially created a tense atmosphere, but the presence of Mechanics from various nations, not just the Dragon Kingdom, provided some reassurance. However, when news broke that the Master Mechanic from the Dragon Kingdom had ventured into the Dead Zone and that the rescue team had yet to return, the commanders here couldn't help but smile with a sense of schadenfreude.
It was quite amusing to see them bring about their own downfall; it was all fate, after all, and they had no one to blame but themselves. The Commander of Sakura Kingdom felt a sense of joy at this moment. The last time they had a skirmish, it was the Mechanics from Sakura Kingdom who had caused trouble and faced repercussions, leaving them embarrassed. Now that this nuisance had met its end, it was well-deserved.
A Level Mechanism Soul Mechanic had recently drawn attention from various countries, only to vanish during a rescue operation. This clearly illustrated that on the alien battlefield, there were no true geniuses—only seasoned warriors possessed real skills. Those who brought calamity upon themselves could not expect to survive; this was a self-inflicted wound by the Dragon Kingdom, and it would likely serve as a wake-up call for them. The Commander of Asan Country downed a cup of some viscous substance with satisfaction.
“Let’s not be too obvious about our glee,” he said. “After all, we are all human allies fighting against a common enemy. It would be ungracious to revel in their misfortune. How about we send a condolence team to the White Zone International Headquarters of the Dragon Kingdom to express our sympathies to Lin Wu? He is an important figure from the Eagle Badge faction in the Dragon Kingdom and previously refused any apologies or communication after our last altercation. Look at us—so magnanimous! Not only do we not hold grudges, but we also show concern for him.”
The Commander of Eagle Sauce Nation, acting as the spokesperson for the Western Alliance in the White Zone, spoke ominously. He intended to annoy Lin Wu deliberately; in his view, this could also serve as a warning to the Dragon Kingdom not to be too arrogant.
“Brilliant! Should I go myself? After all, Sakura Kingdom has ties with the Dragon Kingdom; I would be most suitable for this task,” volunteered the Commander of Sakura Kingdom.
“Very well then! It will be hard work for you. Remember to tell me all about it when you return; I’m curious about Lin Wu’s current state,” he replied with a laugh.
At the Dragon Kingdom's White Zone International Headquarters, Wu Jun recounted every detail of the rescue operation to Lin Wu, who listened in stunned silence.
“Wow! The Patrol Team could barely breach the Level Area, yet you single-handedly emerged from there and even rescued the trapped Patrol Team? This sounds like something out of a novel!” Lin Wu exclaimed.
In comparison to Lu Ziye's remarkable achievements, his own earlier bravado about wanting to challenge Qiu Yuan and then getting thoroughly defeated seemed rather pathetic. Analyzing Lu Ziye's ability to retreat from the Beast Tide in the Level Area led Lin Wu to believe that Lu Ziye's Firepower Index must have exceeded expectations.
A Master Mechanic with such a high Firepower Index—who would believe that? Typically, even Legendary Talent Mechanics only managed to break a thousand during their peak levels.
“Are you itching to head into the Gray Zone?” Lin Wu asked. “But as your commander, I still advise you to hone your combat skills in the White Zone; after all, you’ve spent too little time on the battlefield.”
“I’d rather not,” Lu Ziye thought. There were no attack speed rewards left for killing Mechanical Beasts here, and given his current energy core progress at level ( ), killing low-level Mechanical Beasts would yield painfully slow upgrade speeds.
To grow stronger, he needed to defeat at least equal-level Mechanical Beasts. Stacking attack speed was his only path to power: he loved stacking attack speed!
With that thought in mind, Lu Ziye smiled and said, “Thank you for your concern, Commander Lin, but I plan to report to the Gray Zone first thing tomorrow. The various Resource Stars of the Dragon Kingdom are competing for territory against Mechanical Beasts, and that's where the real battle lies. As a Mechanic of the Dragon Kingdom, I must contribute my strength.”
Lu Ziye naturally had to say a few polite words.
Lin Wu nodded, "If Qiu Yuan hears this, he will definitely like it. He enjoys this kind of empty talk, while I don't care for it, so he often takes it out on me."
Was there such a reason? No, it was just a habit.
At that moment, his assistant whispered, " Commander from the Western Alliance has sent someone over, and it seems they brought some condolence gifts."
Who came? Lin Wu's eyes lit up as he thought, are they here to see the Dragon Kingdom's embarrassment? They'd better think twice.
Sakura Kingdom, White Zone, Commander.
"Please invite Da Cong in; I have a lesson to teach him," Lin Wu thought gleefully and then turned to Lu Ziye, "Brother, you can take a break for now or head to the Hangar. Your spoils have all been collected and can be upgraded. I'll find you later."
"Alright! Sorry to trouble Commander," Lu Ziye replied. Unbeknownst to him, Lin Wu had already started calling him "brother."
Lu Ziye had long wanted to leave—not because he disliked dealing with Lin Wu, but because there were too many spoils in the Hangar waiting for him to handle, and his mech was still being upgraded. Once the upgrade was complete, he would be able to head to the Gray Zone in peak condition.
In Lin Wu's office, the accompanying personnel fell silent upon the arrival of Sakura Zai's so-called condolence delegation; their silence grew even more pronounced.
"Make yourselves comfortable," Lin Wu said without looking up, casually gesturing towards an empty row of chairs.
Commander of Sakura Kingdom suppressed a laugh and took a seat along with his entourage without hesitation.
At this point, he hoped Commander wouldn't be too upset; this wasn't just a loss for the Dragon Kingdom but for all humanity. The Sakura Kingdom also felt deep sorrow and lamentation over this tragedy. "This Soul Crystal is just a small token of my condolences for the families of the victims. I hope Commander Lin won't find it lacking."
Lin Wu shook his head, "It's the thought that counts; just leave it there."
"Lacking?" The Sakura Kingdom Commander was taken aback; after all, he was a Master Mechanic. At such a time, one shouldn't be stingy. Since he was here to witness their embarrassment, he might as well consider it an admission ticket. With a cheerful mood, he quickly changed his tone: "This is on behalf of the Western Alliance's Superior and my personal sentiment—altogether one hundred thousand Soul Crystals."
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